Associations to the word «Sanctimony»

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Wiktionary

SANCTIMONY, noun. A hypocritical form of excessive piety, considered to be an affectation merely for public show.

Dictionary definition

SANCTIMONY, noun. The quality of being hypocritically devout.

Wise words

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